Prepare against Eddie Hurst
United Kingdom · World #52,767 classical · FIDE ID 460664
When preparing against Eddie Hurst, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 40 games by Eddie Hurst, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eddie Hurst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eddie Hurst before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,882 | 1,931 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,932 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eddie Hurst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eddie Hurst's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hurst usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hurst usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hurst usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hurst usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Hurst usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Eddie Hurst's chess games
All 40 games by Eddie Hurst in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Lewis Martin | 2,109 | Frome Open | A47 |
| Aug 2019 | Alan W Brusey | 2,054 | Paignton Open | D02 |
| Jul 2017 | Athar Ansari | 1,904 | 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | B15 |
| Jul 2017 | Sydney J Jacob | 1,876 | 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Mehmet Alper Dincer | 1,781 | Pall Mall FIDE Congress 4th-6th September 2026 - Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,797 |
| Paignton Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| Frome Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,932 |
| Pall Mall FIDE Congress 4th-6th September 2026 - Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| Birmingham Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,906 |
| 52nd Torquay Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,745 |
| 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eddie Hurst's chess games?
40 games by Eddie Hurst, from May 2018 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Eddie Hurst has played.
What does Eddie Hurst play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Eddie Hurst opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eddie Hurst answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Eddie Hurst play as White?
As White, Eddie Hurst's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eddie Hurst play as Black?
As Black, Eddie Hurst most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Eddie Hurst's FIDE rating?
Eddie Hurst is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (May 2018).
How many games has Eddie Hurst played?
Our database contains 40 games by Eddie Hurst, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eddie Hurst?
40 games by Eddie Hurst reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.